Segmented Synapses (IMAGE) Brown University Caption Segmented synapses Synaptic structures in mice engineered to lack the protein biglycan (bottom row) appear discontinuous compared to the synaptic structures in normal mice (top). Credit Credit: Fallon Lab/Brown University Usage Restrictions Credit required License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.